News For December 2007

'High demand for properties to remain'
A number of areas in the UK are likely to see the demand for properties remain at a high level, despite the slowdown experienced by the market, it has been claimed. ... Read more...

House prices fall in December
The latest house price data produced by Nationwide has revealed that house prices have fallen by 0.5 per cent this month. ... Read more...

Joint mortgages 'could help' people onto property ladder
People desperate to become homeowners could benefit from taking out a joint mortgage with friends, according to one industry observer. ... Read more...

First-time buyers "ready to pounce"
Changing conditions within the housing market may help a number of first-time buyers get onto the property ladder next year, according to one expert. ... Read more...

Islamic mortgages 'should be offered separately'
Islamic mortgages and other financial products and services cannot be fully integrated into the mainstream finance arena, according to one industry observer. ... Read more...

Mortgage lenders tighten lending criteria further
Mortgage lenders could consider minor misdemeanour data as part of tightening criteria in light of the credit crunch, it has been suggested. ... Read more...

Let-to-buy mortgages could become more popular
Let-to-buy mortgages have particular advantages when the housing market is slow, according to one mortgage consultant. ... Read more...

Mortgage holders urged to 'consider their options'
Homeowners are being urged to plan their mortgage carefully for the coming year and look for options which will allow them to keep repayments low. ... Read more...

'Things might get easier for first-time buyers'
First-time buyers could see some respite over the next few years, according to the editor of an online property website. ... Read more...

Struggling homeowners 'have a number of options'
Homeowners who are finding it difficult to keep up with mortgage repayments do have a number of options available to them, according to one expert. ... Read more...

Interest rate cut to support market
More interest rates in 2008 will help the housing market bounce back, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said. ... Read more...

Mortgage lenders look to graduates
Following problems within the credit market, lenders are increasingly looking to reduce their level of risk when offering credit, it has been claimed. ... Read more...

'Joint mortgages carry risks'
Entering into a joint mortgage could lead to problems in the future, according to one mortgage expert. ... Read more...

BoE faces "difficult" decision
The Bank of England (BoE) may have to make a "difficult" decision when it comes to deciding whether the base rate should be cut next year, one expert has suggested. ... Read more...

CML welcomes mortgage white paper
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has commended the European commission''s decision not to propose a directive in the absence of further study. ... Read more...

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